CoR and OECD Consultation on Localizing SDGs

Report on research and innovation recommendations to support effective decarbonisation in the EU

The High-Level Panel of the European Decarbonisation Pathways Initiative has published its report on the role of research and innovation in achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement, as well as R&I priorities that will give to the EU a competitive advantage in the decarbonisation race.

Second Mayors Summit announced

Following the success of the first Mayors Summit in 2017, EUROCITIES is organising a second in Brussels on 20-21 March 2019.

Second mayors summit announced

22 cities call for action during the climate conference in Katowice

If European countries want to seriously and effectively deal with climate change and other environmental issues, they need to make better use of the power of cities. This is the message 22 cities and four European city networks laid out in the Call for Action which was presented to the Patrick Child, Deputy Director General of DG Research and Innovation during the Climate Change Conference COP24 in the Polish city of Katowice.

Time to plan your #EUGreenWeek 2019 Partner Event!

EUROCITIES event at COP24: How cultural heritage can contribute to sustainability

A side event we're organising with partners at COP24 in Katowice on 6 December will explore how cities can work together to boost sustainable and inclusive business innovation in cultural heritage to raise ambitions in tackling climate change.

Competing cities for European Green Capital 2021 revealed!

Nine cities are competing for the European Green Capital Award 2021, and four of them are EUROCITIES members. The nine cities are: Dijon (France); Lahti (Finland); Lille (France); Västerås (Sweden); Cagliari (Italy), with Budapest (Hungary); Skopje (Macedonia); Strasbourg (France) and Tirana (Albania) among EUROCITES members.

EU Green Capital Cities call for creating green movements worldwide

On 23 November, 17 cities and 4 partners from the European Capital Network signed a Call for Action in the current Green Capital, Nijmegen.

Oslo – where CityChangers meet

The URBAN FUTURE global conference is back! From 22-24 May, 3,000 passionate urban changemakers will gather in one of the world’s most eco-friendly cities to exchange their innovative ideas and experiences.